ROCKVILLE, Md., March 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's leading hotel companies, is honoring the highest rated properties within its portfolio of more than 6,400 franchised hotels around the world by announcing the winners of its prestigious 2016 Platinum Hospitality Awards.

"These hoteliers represent the foundation upon which Choice Hotels and its family of brands was built: providing exceptional value and a superior guest experience," said Steve Joyce, president and chief executive officer of Choice Hotels. "Without fail, these hotel owners and operators demonstrate a consistent commitment to their customers upholding the highest standards of their respective brands. Choice Hotels is proud to highlight this elite and extremely deserving group."

As top performing properties operating under the Choice Hotels flag, these hotels have risen to the highest tiers among the company's portfolio of 10 brands and the Ascend Hotel Collection membership program for having demonstrated an extraordinary focus on guest satisfaction and dedication to providing superior service. Additional award criteria are evaluated by Choice Hotels through its official property ranking reports.

For more information or to make your reservation at any one of these award-winning hotels, visit www.ChoiceHotels.com

Below is the full list of the 2016 Choice Hotels International Platinum Hospitality Award Winners:

About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world's largest lodging companies. With more than 6,400 hotels franchised in more than 35 countries and territories, Choice Hotels International® represents more than 500,000 rooms around the globe. As of December 31, 2015, 720 hotels were in our development pipeline. Our company's Ascend Hotel Collection®, Cambria® hotels & suites, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Sleep Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn®, and Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels™ brands provide a spectrum of lodging choices to meet guests' needs. With more than 25 million members and counting, our Choice Privileges® rewards program enhances every trip a guest takes, with benefits ranging from instant, every day rewards to exceptional experiences, starting right when they join. All hotels and vacation rentals are independently owned and operated. Visit us at www.choicehotels.com for more information.